HEARTBROKEN Liberty Poole has admitted "life is not a fairytale" after splitting from her boyfriend.
The Sun last night revealed the Love Islander had ended her romance with Joshua Raybould after a year of dating.
The pair had known each other since they were 19 years old, and she had introduced him to her family.
LIberty said the relationship broke down but there was no betrayal or "big scandal".
Posting on her Instagram Story, she shared: "Hi guys, just wanted to address this one time only.
"Josh and I are no longer together. I know I shared a lot of my relationship and happiness online I did that because I honestly believed this would be my happy ending, and was 'it' for me as far as dating went.
"Unfortunately life's no fairytale. This was my 'first' for a lot.
"First real love, first serious relationship, first time living with someone, first time making someone part of the family.
"With that comes a lot of unexpected trials no relationship is 100% perfect.
"There was no big scandal no cheating. Just an irreversible break down in communication.
"Josh and I have parted amicably with fond memories of the love we shared.
"I wish him all the best for the future and hope he finds love, peace and happiness.
"I won't be commenting on the situation further, but just focusing on my healing.
"Yes I was going through a break up and launching my business at the same time. This isn't the end of my love story just a chapter.
"I also just wanted to add thank you to any stranger that saw me out and said kind words this past month.
"You lifted a girl up when she was down. I hope you can continue to support me in my boss babe, growth era. Lover girl out for now."
Since the split, Liberty and Joshua have unfollowed each other on social media.
Joshua has wiped his Instagram grid of all of his photos with Liberty, but has continued to post snaps of him on nights out and DJ'ing
The pair, who went official last August, cooled things off a few weeks ago after they failed to see eye-to-eye on a few things.
A source said: "Liberty and Joshua made the tough decision to end their relationship.
"They had an amazing year together, especially in the early stages when they were attached at the hip and going on holidays.
"They loved getting to know each other, despite concerns from her friends that he was using her for fame.
"But once the honeymoon period was over, it was clear that they weren't a compatible match long-term.
"Liberty is focusing on her new business and only wants people around her that are truly supportive.
"It was fun while it lasted, but they both have different priorities and they couldn't make it work."
Liberty is now focusing on promoting her new swimwear range Uplifted The Label.
